Nesbitt's Sign, circa 1950
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The Nesbitt Fruit Products Company was founded in 1924. In 1927, the company began producing orange-flavored syrup for soda fountains and, in 1938, the company started bottling it -- featuring 10% California orange juice. Nesbitt's was later franchised to independent bottling companies both nationally and internationally. From Disneyland's 1955 opening into the 1960s, Nesbitt's was the park's "Official" Orange Drink.
The Nesbitt Fruit Products Company was founded in 1924. In 1927, the company began producing orange-flavored syrup for soda fountains and, in 1938, the company started bottling it -- featuring 10% California orange juice. Nesbitt's was later franchised to independent bottling companies both nationally and internationally. From Disneyland's 1955 opening into the 1960s, Nesbitt's was the park's "Official" Orange Drink.
Artifact
Advertising sign
Date Made
circa 1950
Creator Notes
Commissioned by Nesbitt Fruit Products, Inc.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.129.12
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Baked enamel
Technique
Lithography
Color
Orange (Color)
White (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 83.75 in (confirmed CMD)
Width: 22.25 in (confirmed CMD)
Inscriptions
Script on 'bottlecap': NESBITT'S Script on bottleneck: NESBITT'S Script on center label: NESBITT'S / OF / CALIFORNIA
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